Author Archive for: renee
Entries by Renee Ettline
You Can Build a Support Network to Help You Deal with Divorce
Family members and long-time friends can be valuable anchors as you process your divorce. Even so, you may need to extend your support network. When divorce is your reality it can be easy to overwhelm others with your needs as you cope and work to heal. It’s helpful to find more than one person you […]
Discouragement Meets Hope
Divorce and its spin-offs are fraught with difficult challenges and discouraging situations. You know what I mean if you’re dealing with divorce. What you might not know is that there is reason to have hope. Yes, there is hope. Yes, there are ways to build your courage. Discouragement doesn’t have to be a permanent state. […]
Dealing with Separation and Divorce at Christmas
It is Christmas Eve and my family will arrive shortly. I’ve been getting ready for our Christmas meal and visit for days (actually longer) and despite my best efforts I haven’t yet written this week’s blog post so I thought I’d share these personal thoughts with you. I expect Christmas to be Merry this year […]
5 Ways to a Merry Christmas for Kids of Divorce
Christmas is less than a month away and I’m anxious. It’s supposed to be such a great time for children but now things are different. How do I handle this? How do I make Christmas merry for my children? Make a Personal Commitment Set aside your divorce-related issues or squabbles with your ex even if […]